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AP53 FHA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre slightly cut

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,906 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 66,906 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,403 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,643 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES & 3 NAILS IN TREAD 195/60/15H

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,508 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,895 miles

Rear Hand operated control valve inadequately repaired (3.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,333 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,503 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AP53 FHA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 FHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP53 FHA registered?

AP53 FHA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is AP53 FHA safe to buy?

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